How Auditions Works

Orchestra and crew members do not need to audition; just fill out the interest form above.

Actors will sign up for an audition slot above and fill out an audition form. Prepare a 1 minutes monologue and a song that demonstrates your range.  You may use a track or sing with a pianist.  Send the track or sheet music to "Sue Heale" <seattlecommunitytheater@gmail.com> at least 24 hours before your audition.

If you'd like to audition and can't find a time that works for you or the slots are full or you have trouble accessing the form, please e-mail Sue and we can make other arrangements. seattlecommunitytheater@gmail.com​​

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Synopsis

Set in the bustling streets of 1950s New York City, Guys and Dolls follows the intersecting lives of gamblers, showgirls, and dreamers chasing luck and love. Nathan Detroit, organizer of the city’s oldest floating crap game, is desperate to find a new location while dodging the police—and his long-suffering fiancée, Miss Adelaide, who’s been waiting 14 years for him to propose. To raise the cash he needs, Nathan bets high-roller Sky Masterson that he can’t convince straight-laced missionary Sarah Brown to go to Havana with him.

What begins as a sure bet quickly spirals into a game of hearts as Sky and Sarah’s unlikely romance blooms amid dice, dancing, and redemption. Packed with classic songs like “Luck Be a Lady,” “Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ the Boat,” and “Adelaide’s Lament,” Guys and Dolls is a vibrant, funny, and heartwarming musical fable about love, faith, and the gamble of finding happiness.

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Character List

• Sky Masterson
  Male, 30s–40s, Baritone (B♭2–E5)
  A charming, confident, and worldly gambler known for taking on high-stakes bets. Smooth-talking yet sincere when it counts. Needs charisma and strong vocal presence.

• Sarah Brown
  Female, 20s–30s, Soprano (B♭3–G5)
  A dedicated, principled missionary at the Save-a-Soul Mission. Prim and proper on the outside, but passionate and fiery underneath. Strong acting range—comedic and heartfelt.

• Nathan Detroit
  Male, 30s–40s, Tenor (D♭3–F5)
  The organizer of the city’s oldest floating crap game. A lovable schemer and hustler with a knack for trouble. Comic timing essential.

• Miss Adelaide
  Female, 20s–40s, Mezzo-Soprano (A3–E5)
  Nathan’s longtime fiancée and performer at the Hot Box nightclub. Brassy, funny, and endearing, with a big heart. Great comic and physical performer.

• Nicely-Nicely Johnson
  Male, 20s–50s, Tenor (D3–B5)
  Nathan’s cheerful, food-loving right-hand man. Comic relief with a big voice—especially in “Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ the Boat.”

• Benny Southstreet
  Male, 20s–40s, Tenor/Baritone (D3–G4)
  Another gambler in Nathan’s circle. Loyal, quick-witted, and fun. Often paired with Nicely-Nicely.

• Arvide Abernathy
  Male, 50s–70s, Baritone (D3–F4)
  Sarah’s kindly grandfather and fellow missionary. Wise, gentle, and warm-hearted. Sings “More I Cannot Wish You.”

• Lt. Brannigan
  Male, 30s–60s, Spoken Role
  Gruff New York police officer determined to shut down the crap game. A comic foil to the gamblers.

• General Matilda B. Cartwright
  Female, 40s–60s, Mezzo-Soprano (B3–D5)
  Head of the Save-a-Soul Mission. Stern but compassionate. Strong supporting role.

• Hot Box Girls (Ensemble)
  Female, 18–40s, various vocal ranges
  Adelaide’s fellow dancers. Energetic, comedic, and fun. Featured dancing and chorus vocals.

• Gamblers / Ensemble
  Male & Female, 18–60s, various vocal ranges
  Colorful New York characters—gamblers, street vendors, and mission workers. Featured moments in group numbers and dance scenes.